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The vast majority of people looking at buying the Nikon D3S are talking about the ISO and low light abilities. Even though there is a lot more to this camera than its amazing new ISO abilities. Built upon the widely acclaimed Nikon D3, the D3S advances low light photography to another level and sets in motion new creative options for multi-media movie shooting.

The D3S is a 12-megapixel full-frame digital SLR camera that boasts a sensitivity range of ISO 200 to ISO 12,800; expandable all the way to an incredible ISO 102,400.   

The D3S is a fully-fledged pro DSLR and the first Nikon FX body capable of high-definition video recording. Instant and intuitive in use, the D3S’s D-movie function is prioritised for high productivity. Movies are captured at 720p/ 24fps in motion JPEG with stereo sound using the input jack. The file format enables a unique ‘Save Selected’ frame option that enables the user to shoot video freely, secure in the knowledge that a still image of a key moment can be transmitted as well.

The D3S features a new Quiet shutter release mode that enables the photographer to mitigate the sound caused by the mirror return. Suitable for wildlife photography and other situations where shutter noise might distract the subject, this innovation again reflects and responds to practical feedback from photographers using Nikon’s D3 series cameras.

Following extensive feedback from professional photographers, the Nikon D3S implements a new image sensor cleaning function that generates vibrations at four different frequencies to reduce the impact of static dust collection on the optical low pass filter of the image sensor. This has been implemented without impacting on the 100% viewfinder coverage expected from a flagship, professional D series camera.

The Nikon D3S redraws the boundaries for photographers allowing them even more control over unpredictable subjects in testing lighting conditions. The camera sensor is so reactive that it can capture subjects that are practically invisible to the naked eye and produce results that are remarkably clear of noise and ready for print. The weather-sealed durable magnesium construction is built to resist extreme temperatures and humidity to enable users to finish assignments faster and more efficiently.

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